Boyd Lake State Park Presents the Boyd Sand Castle Competition

LOVELAND, Colo. – Boyd Lake State Park will be hosting a sand castle building contest on Saturday, July 23 on the park’s swim beach. Registration will be open from noon to 12:45 p.m., and the castle building starts at 1 p.m. The judging will begin at 3 p.m. Bring everything that you need to build your best sand castle and win!

There are four categories: family, under 10 years, 10 to 15 years, and adult (16 and up). Enter yourself, your family, or a group of friends. Maximum size for a group entry is six people. Come and watch the fun or maybe even help judge if you’re not up to the challenge of castle building! Entry to the contest is free with the park’s entrance fee of $8 per vehicle.

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